These star names are amongst a fantastic 30-strong field of saloon
cars, featuringmany ofthe topdriversin domestic car racing, including
reigning champion Colin Turkington, who leads the way in the new
BMW 3 Series,and his team mate Andrew
Jordan who has been the form man recently with five wins to his
name.

For Blundell and Hamilton, this is a learning year with both
drivers experiencing their first full season in national tin-top
racing. Plato, on the other hand, is one of the most experienced
drivers on the grid and should be one to watch at Oulton Park after
claiming his first podium finish of the season in a Vauxhall
Astra.

The championship is as good as ever, with major backing from five
motor manufacturers, as BMW is joined by Vauxhall, Honda, Subaru
and Toyota,which has returned to the
grid in an official capacity for the first time since 1995. The
Toyota outfit is operated and run by the local Speedworks
Motorsport outfit, with 2018 championship runner-up Tom Ingram
behind the wheel.

Additional local interest will be provided by the presence on the
grid of Tom Oliphant, who joined Turkington and Jordan in the
official BMW line-up for this season. Oliphant, who grew up in the
village of Tarporley, has been a long-time visitor to Oulton Park
and heads to his home circuit amidst a second successful season in
the BTCC in which he has already claimed a maiden podium
finish.

For this season, Tom is joined on the bill by his brother Jack, a
former international handball player who is racing in the Ginetta
GT4 Supercup races.

Tom Oliphant said: "From our family home you can hear the sound of
the cars on track and Oulton was a big part of our childhood. We
both got into motorsport through Tarporley Karting Team and enjoyed
it from the start.

"Signing with Team BMW was a dream come true and it's been an
amazing experience so far. The BMW 330i M Sport is a fantastic car
and I'm pleased with the pace I've shown this season, even if some
bad luck means results haven't always gone my way."

The BTCC will thrill crowds on the Sunday with three
headline races, whilst a full supportraceprogramme, trade and manufacturer zone, a
fun fair and a free pit walk and autograph session will
ensure there is plenty to entertain visitors throughout the
day.

Race day tickets are £28 in advance with free entry for
under 13s. Tickets can be purchased by calling 0843 453 9000 or by
clicking here.